Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, and cards.
Updated 1/27/2025
Q: Does my child need to bring a COVID test to camp?
A: Yes! Starting 2025, Camp 42 requires campers to arrive at camp with 2 COVID tests per camper. The first will be administered upon arrival. The second will be administered if the camper shows symptoms of COVID-19. Unused tests will be returned at checkout.
Q: Does my child need to be vaccinated?
A: Yes. All participants need to have received both the first and second shot of the initial series no later than 3 weeks before the start of camp.
Q: Does my child need to receive a booster?
A: If your child is eligible to receive a booster, then yes, participants are required to have all eligible boosters.
Q: Is my child eligible to receive a booster?
A: If your child is NOT moderately or severely immunocompromised, your child is eligible to receive a booster as soon as 5 months after the second shot of the initial series. If your child is eligible based on this criterion, your child must receive a booster. If your child is moderately or severely immunocompromised, please check the here or email us for more information.
Q: What if my child has recently had COVID? Do they still need a booster?
A: Even if your child has had COVID, your child is still required to be fully vaccinated and to receive a booster. It is recommended that you wait anywhere between 10 and 30-60 days after symptoms have cleared to get a booster, though, so if your child has had COVID within the 60 days before the start of camp, please email us if you have concerns about getting a booster.
Q: Where can I go to get the initial series and/or the booster?
A: Please check this website for available locations. https://www.vaccines.gov/
Q: Do I need to submit a copy of my child’s vaccination card?
A: Yes. Please send a copy of it to [email protected] as soon as possible and no later than 7 days before the start of your camp session.
Q: Do I need to do anything in my Active account?
A: Yes. If you haven’t already, please complete the COVID Questionnaire in your Active account. Please complete this asap and no later than 7 days before the start of your camp session. While you’re there, you may want to see if you have any other forms that need to be completed.